Patents Assigned to R. E. Dietz Co.
  • Patent number: 4703400
    Abstract: A vehicular lamp having a one piece open topped resilient housing containing an outer peripheral groove that permits the housing to be snapped into a receiving opening formed in a body panel of a vehicle. The housing further includes an inner peripheral groove located above the outer groove into which a lens is snap fitted to close the housing. The inner groove is offset from the outer groove a sufficient distance so that the lens can be removed and replaced without having to remove the housing from the body panel. An outwardly disposed lip protrudes from the top of the outer groove that is inclined downwardly over the groove opening so that it will form a biased seal against the rim of the panel opening when the lamp is snap-locked in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Assignee: R. E. Dietz Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Vescio, Daniel S. Latham
  • Patent number: 4179592
    Abstract: A multifunction signal switch assembly suited for use in heavy duty trucks or the like requiring a rugged installation which can be readily dismantled and reassembled for convenient maintenance. The switch mechanism includes easily replaceable plug-in contact modules and a simple pilot light arrangement which renders the apparatus compatible with most standard two or three terminal flasher systems typicall used in the industry. The apparatus, in addition to the conventional turn signal and hazard warning functions, also supplies an additional function that can be wired, atthe user's option, into any number of automotive related circuits such as a headlight dimming circuit or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1979
    Assignee: R. E. Dietz Co.
    Inventor: Edward J. Nitsch